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    1 hour ago, _ethrty-Andy_ said:

    Can come on the m parallels with virtually brand new tyres, or on standard e46 wheels. Could do with either paint or a wrap. I havent got to rebuilding the driveshaft yet, but thats the only thing that needs to be done. I havent done it because i have a manual conversion here for it which is diesel specific and could go with it.

    oh too sevin 3079322

    E46s look awesome on stock 16" E90 rims, too. The slight difference in offset really improves the look.

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    Funny how early leaders drop by the wayside and recent finds become leading contenders.

    2005 Mercedes CLK320

    2006 Mercedes E280

    2007 BMW 320d (M47 engine)

    All about the same price ($500 between them), mileage, good history, NZ new...

    The BMW looks to be the sensible choice but is the furthest away.

    The CLK is the prettiest, but higher (not too high) mileage and needs some paint tidying.

    The E280 is..  Well, an E-class Mercedes. Great car for longer journeys.

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    23 minutes ago, Driftit said:

    I felt as safe in DC/US as I do here. That was when Trump got in and there were protests in the streets. 

    You're so unlikely to see all the rubbish you see on the Internet and the news in the US. I would say your local dairy has a higher chance of being ram raided.

    An equivalent job with health insurance and you would live a far superior lifestyle in the US. Especially if you love cars.

    Start getting exposure to the crazy sh*t on social media going on here in NZ and you will think we have just a few years left before total collapse. 

    Most of the US, and most Americans, are fine. Some total whack-jobs get the headlines and sadly there are enough of those to colour any views of the rest.

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    2 hours ago, Eagle said:

    Interesting to see what it goes for. E21 323i's were a ~2k car for what seemed like ages and not sort after. I guess the appeal is its not an E30 and cheaper to buy maybe?. 

    E30s were a $500 car and people would haggle over that !

    The E21 seems to have become forgotten along the way. The E30 is generally a better car with better parts availability, but has become too expensive for the grass roots enthusiast to buy.

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    9 hours ago, lord_jagganath said:

    how would you like a 520d Graham? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/338634632489049

     

    or a 120d ,albeit tiny https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/742590861201650/ 

    The 520 is quite nice but a little more than I was planning to spend. The 120 is higher mileage than would be ideal - I'll add at least 50000 a year.

    And the E39 530D? Oh. Look... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/530d/listing/4456543195

     

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    49 minutes ago, Apex said:

    Glad you had a good trip, and you are right with the lack of vibrance, Kiwi's seem to mostly occupied with what their house is worth and then never leaving it unless they are going to a shopping mall or McDonalds. 

    Too many, often vocal, Kiwis have no idea just how good it is here.

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    31 minutes ago, Apex said:

    once you get out of main big cities life improves substantially. 

    Aside from being on holiday itself, I would be interested to hear about what is better in other countries though. (have travelled the world and noted pro's and cons)

    At this point Australia is the only country I would consider moving too, and that based purely on earning 20% more and paying 20% less to live.   

    Yup. Live in a quieter environment. :thumbs-up:

    Oz does have its downsides. If it moves, it can probably kill you. In fact, some of the vegetation that doesn't move won't do you any favours.

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    I was lucky - I've had Covid once. Some folk I know have had it 2 or 3 times.

    I was laid flat, sleeping, for one day. Every day after that I felt noticeably better, back to whatever passes for normal after 5 days.

    As Jon said - seems to be on a return. And seems to be worse for those who are getting it this time. :sick:

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